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October 19, 2022

Housing

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Medford City Council candidate stirs up anti-poor politics with environmentalism

As fire danger escalates in Southern Oregon, Medford City Council candidate Matt Roberts seeks to criminalize those living on the frontlines of climate change
By
Sam Becker
October 19, 2022

Opinion

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Opinion | The Supreme Court: Working hard to make a business-friendly America

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | Business needs and desires are promoted as consistent with American values and enshrined into law
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
October 19, 2022

Poetry & Art

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An art piece on a multi-folded board is on display atop a white table.

Portland museum hosts exhibit featuring art by descendants Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

‘Resilience — A Sansei Sense of Legacy,’ is on display at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon
By
Jamie Arcelay
October 19, 2022

Social Justice

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Opinion | Street Roots endorsements for 2022 measures

Where SR stands on amendments to the state constitution, city and county charter reforms
By
SR editorial board
October 19, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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Street Roots vendor profile | A path to stability and a path to recovery

Vendor Jeremiah Leggett values peace, rest and getting outside
By
Dylan Jefferies
October 21, 2022
Cover of Street Roots October 19, 2022 issue. Black text says, "Fighting fire with anti-homeless policies. Medford City Council candidate stirs up anti-poor politics with environmentalism Page 4"
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